• 2022-05-10

GFCI stands for ground-fault circuit interrupter.   The ground-fault circuit interrupter is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault within as little as 1/40 of a second. GFCI outlet is to protect equipment and to reduce the risk of serious harm from an ongoing electric shock. There are several models for option: GFCI 15A GFCI 20A GFCI 1...

• 2022-05-10

A GFCI outlet contains a sensor that monitors the flow of the electrical current through the wires, and when it senses a ground fault (in electrical terms, “fault” means any variation from the normal current), the GFCI, which also contains an internal switch, shuts off the flow of electricity in the outlet.   In short, GFCI outlets exist to protect people from electrical shock &md...

• 2023-02-05

How do you wire GFCI OUTLETS? A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet is a type of electrical outlet that is designed to protect against electrical shock and electrocution. Here's how to use a GFCI outlet: Locate the reset button: On a GFCI outlet, the reset button is typically located near the test button and will be labeled "reset."   Plug in the device: Insert the plug of the devi...